Subdivision VII. - Dwelling Maintenance
Part of the Code of Ordinances of East Providence, RI.
The text
Sec. 4-231. - Compliance with requirements of this subdivision.#
No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or permit to be occupied by another any dwelling or dwelling unit which does not comply with the requirements of this subdivision.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-231)
Sec. 4-232. - Grading and drainage.#
The grading and drainage of dwelling premises shall be such that no water shall be allowed to seep into any basement or cellar or to accumulate or become stagnant therein or on the premises, and no roof, surface or sanitary drainage shall create a structural, safety or health hazard by reason of construction, maintenance or manner of discharge.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-232)
Sec. 4-233. - Structural elements.#
Every foundation shall adequately support the dwelling structure at all points and shall be free of holes, wide cracks and buckling. Every floor, exterior wall and roof shall be free of holes, wide cracks and loose, warped, protruding or rotting boards or any other condition which might admit moisture or rodents or which might constitute a hazard to health or safety. All exposed surfaces which have been adversely affected by exposure or other causes shall be repaired and coated, treated or sealed so as to protect them from serious deterioration. Every interior wall and ceiling shall be free of holes and large cracks, loose plaster, defective materials or serious damage. Interior walls and all protective materials thereon shall be properly maintained.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-233)
Sec. 4-234. - Windows and doors.#
Every window, exterior door and bulkhead shall be reasonably weathertight, watertight and rodentproof and shall be kept in sound working condition and good repair.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-234)
Sec. 4-235. - Stairways and porches.#
Every inside and outside stairway and porch and every appurtenance thereto shall have hand rails and necessary lighting and shall be constructed and maintained in safe condition and good repair.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-235)
Sec. 4-236. - Plumbing facilities.#
Every plumbing fixture, water pipe and waste pipe shall be properly installed and maintained in good sanitary working condition and shall be free from defects, leaks and obstructions.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-236)
Cross reference— Utilities, ch. 17.
Sec. 4-237. - Infestation.#
Every dwelling, dwelling unit and dwelling premises shall be free of infestation.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-237)
Cross reference— Rodent control generally, § 7-26 et seq.
Sec. 4-238. - Facilities supplied by owner.#
Every supplied facility, piece of equipment or utility which is required under the provisions of this article shall be so designed, constructed and installed according to law that it will function safely and effectively and shall be maintained in safe and sanitary working condition.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-238)
Sec. 4-239. - Accessory structures.#
All dwelling premises and accessory structures shall be maintained in good repair and sanitary condition.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-239)
Sec. 4-240. - Discontinuance of required utilities prohibited.#
No owner, operator or occupant shall cause any service, facility, equipment or utility that is required to be supplied by the provisions of this article to be removed from, shut off from or discontinued for any occupied dwelling or dwelling unit except for such temporary interruption as may be necessary when actual repairs or alterations are being expeditiously made or during other temporary emergencies when discontinuance of service is approved by the chief inspector.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-240)
Sec. 4-241. - Maintenance of exterior paint.#
Every dwelling or accessory structure shall be repainted if it has more than 30 percent peeling of the painted surface of the entire structure.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 4-241)